How many seat belt complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 18 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Focus, about 1% of the 2,111 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Focus seat belts?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to seat belt complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do seat belt problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2013 Focus is 51,560.

Have seat belt issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show one crash and one injury connected to seat belt complaints on the 2013 Focus.

Which Focus model years have more seat belt complaints than 2013?

The 2012 Focus has more, with 43 seat belt complaints versus 18 for 2013; other years like 2014 through 2018 have fewer.

2013 Ford Focus Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 18 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus, about 1% of its 2,111 total complaints for the year. One crash and one injury are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 51,560, and there is no related recall.

Seat Belts complaints: 18; 1% of 2,111
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 51,561 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Seat belt buckles fail to latch or click when the male and female connectors are pressed together, sometimes traced to worn springs in the female connector.
Latched belts intermittently refuse to release, requiring repeated tries or use of the passenger-side latch instead.
Some belts lock up tight against the body and will not release at all, trapping child passengers in booster seats.
The seat belt warning light or chime behaves inconsistently, sometimes staying off after the belt is removed until the engine is restarted.
Owners report the belt mechanism getting stuck down inside the harness after rear passengers struggle to unbuckle it.
In one case the seat belt did not stay secured during a crash, with airbags also failing to deploy.

When 2013 Ford Focus seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 29, 2013, latest Sep 11, 2023.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Sep 2023; peak Aug 2013 (1).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2013 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Focus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20103 (1%)
20113 (3%)
201243 (1%)
201318 (1%)
201414 (1%)
20156 (1%)
20164 (0%)
20175 (1%)
20182 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 18 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Focus, about 1% of the 2,111 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Focus seat belts?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to seat belt complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do seat belt problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2013 Focus is 51,560.
Have seat belt issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show one crash and one injury connected to seat belt complaints on the 2013 Focus.
Which Focus model years have more seat belt complaints than 2013?: The 2012 Focus has more, with 43 seat belt complaints versus 18 for 2013; other years like 2014 through 2018 have fewer.